Thank You, thank you, thanks

Thanks to Measure A

We have new books &
new books on cd
at the Ukiah Library

Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

FALL BOOK SALE

Thursday, September 20th   4 to 8 pm
Members only, join at the door

Friday, September 21st  9 am to 8 pm

Saturday, September 22nd    9 am to 5 pm

Sunday, September 23    9 am to 3 pm
Bags $4 each, purchase at door 

at the Veterans Memorial Hall

293 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, CA, 95482

Children's story times at the Ukiah & Willits Libraries

With Judith Kayser, Children's Librarian

 

Willits' Story Hour: Thursday at 10:30 a.m

Ukiah Family Story Time; Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Ukiah Pre-School Story Time 
with Meghan or Anne
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

A Child, A Dog & A Good Book
Joplin & friends Wednesday at 3:30 pm
along with games and more with Sage & Dixie.

 

Questions?

463-4153 Ukiah

459-5908 Willits

We are reading:
A Paradise Built in Hell: the extraordinary communities that arise in disaster by Rebecca Solnit

Willits Branch Library is sponsoring a second community discussion on A Paradise built in hell: The extraordinary communities that arise in disaster, by Rebecca Solnit, as part of a Cal Humanities/California Reads Searching for Democracy grant. Join our open discussion on Tuesday, September 18th at 7 pm in the Willits Library conference room on the topics “What does the individual owe the community? What does the community owe the individual.” For more information, contact Anne Shirako at 463-4490.

Tuesday, September 18th
7:00 pm
Willits Library

Sponsored by the Mendocino County Library, this program is part of a grant from Cal Humanities, "Searching for democracy", California READS and in partnership with California Center for the Book.

Searching for Democracy and Art

ARTISTS WANTED
for SEARCHING FOR DEMOCRACY Exhibit

WHO: Mendocino County residents only, all ages welcome.

WHAT: ready-to-hang wall art in any medium, not to exceed 30”x40,” except with special permission.

WHEN: 10/26/12. JPEG images to acugallery@att.net or mail/deliver photos to Corner Gallery (11-5 pm). Please include short artist bio or statement and contact information.

10/29/12: Jury will review all entries. Artist notification will be made on Monday, 10/29/12 by    email or phone.

            11/01/12: artwork delivery to the CORNER GALLERY, 201 S State St, Ukiah, 11-5 pm.

            Exhibit dates: 11/2/12--11/30/12. Artwork must be picked up on 11/30/12 between 11-5 pm.

RECEPTION: Corner Gallery First Friday reception, 11/02/12, 5-8 pm.

WHY: Mendocino County Library is participating in statewide initiative for books, exhibits, lectures and programs to drive discussions about the nature and needs of our democracy in Searching for Democracy, an unprecedented statewide initiative by Cal Humanities (formerly the California Council for the Humanities) designed to animate public conversation on the nature and needs of democracy.

Mendocino County Library is presenting a range of public programs inspired by our focus book, A Paradise Built in Hell: the Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster, by Rebecca Solnit. Programs include a poetry reading, lectures, community discussions, a October author visit and talk by Solnit, and a juried art show featuring interpretations of the theme, “Searching for Democracy.” Students, families and people from all walks-of-life will explore what discoveries and lessons about democracy lie in works of fiction and nonfiction, provocative cultural exhibits and public conversations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

            The Corner Gallery: 462-1400 or acugallery@att.net (please use “Searching for Democracy” in the subject line. OR

Anne Shirako, Ukiah Library: 463-4490 or shirakoa@co.mendocino.ca.us. Please use the subject line “Searching for Democracy.”

Measure A has kicked in and we will be open, open, open

NEWS HOURS FOR THE UKIAH LIBRARY

 The monies raised through Measure A allows for this.

Starting Tuesday, September 4th:

Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm

Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm

Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm

Friday: 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm

Monday CLOSED